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Dr. Karen Marie Walker, M.D.
Pediatrician
Dr. Karen Walker is a pediatrician practicing in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Walker is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Walker diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Walker can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
48 years
Experience
Dr. Karen Marie Walker, M.D.
- Oak Park, IL
- Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il
- Accepting new patients
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What vaccines should a 5 year old have?
Your 5 year might not need any vaccines. Their final booster of the Dtap, IPV, MMR, and Varicella are usually given between 4-6 years of age. In my practice I give them at 4. READ MORE
Your 5 year might not need any vaccines. Their final booster of the Dtap, IPV, MMR, and Varicella are usually given between 4-6 years of age. In my practice I give them at 4.
Can a child get over strep throat without antibiotics?
The symptoms of strep throat will usually go away in about 5 days, but complications like heart or kidney complications will persist. That is why it is important to treat strep READ MORE
The symptoms of strep throat will usually go away in about 5 days, but complications like heart or kidney complications will persist. That is why it is important to treat strep infections with appropriate antibiotics.
How long do children's ear infections last?
The course of treatment for a bacterial ear infection is 10 days. Most children stop experiencing pain after 24 hours on an antibiotic.
How do you treat a cold in an infant?
Colds or upper respiratory infections are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are not effective. Most cold and cough preparations are not very effective and are inappropriate for use READ MORE
Colds or upper respiratory infections are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are not effective. Most cold and cough preparations are not very effective and are inappropriate for use in children under 5. The best approach to treatment is to make your infant comfortable by clearing their nasal passages by suctioning or the use of the nose Frida, using a humidifier, and making sure that your infant is getting plenty of fluids. If your baby is running a fever, then a fever reducer would also make them more comfortable.
How long does the flu last in children?
Influenza symptoms in children usually last from 7-14 days, with the worse of the symptoms the first 7 days.
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Are antibiotics safe for a 9 year old?
Antibiotics are safe, but the question should be what is being treated with antibiotics. Studies show that many people are prescribed antibiotics when in fact they have a viral READ MORE
Antibiotics are safe, but the question should be what is being treated with antibiotics. Studies show that many people are prescribed antibiotics when in fact they have a viral infection which is not treated with antibiotics.
